Post #4 - Training Walks 2 and 3

We managed to get out for two more training walks in the last week.  Last weekend we went out to the trails at West Bragg Creek.  The whole family did the first 9 km, and Ben and I continued on for another 11 km.  We had some good learnings with a near blister that Ben was developing on his heel.  I helped him get some mole skin on it before it became a problem and he was able to continue on the second half of the walk without any issues.

This morning we went to Sandy McNabb area and did about 16 km on the Death Valley Trail.  It was a good walk with some great views.  There was nobody else on the trail except for some busy squirrels and a cautious grouse.  Lunch was a 30-minute stop to cook noodles, and have some tea and hot chocolate to warm up a little.  We definitely got the best part of the day as it started to snow for the last half hour on the way back to the trailhead.

Still looking fresh at the half-way point!

I feel good about these two walks.  We've learned more about our gear and clothing, and I am getting a little more confident about my legs being able to handle the longer distance we will be doing in Scotland.  We are about two months away now, and I am surprised how fast it is coming.

View across Death Valley to Foran Grade Trail